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Cornerstones of Finnish Education
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Cornerstones of Finnish Education

Learn the key principles of Finnish education
Created byLearning Scoop
Last updated 8/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Understand the key principles of Finnish education system
  • Understand the structure of Finnish education system
  • Gain fundamental insights on what the Key Principles of Finnish education system look like in practice
  • Get familiar with the research-based approach to education

Course content

2 sections • 9 lectures • 40m total length
  • Introduction4:32

    Welcome to this course! Let's find out what you already know about Finnish education.

  • Introduction to Finnish education system4:38

    In this lecture you will have a look at Finland’s education system in general and how it is structured.


  • What will you see when visiting a Finnish school3:11

Requirements

  • Interest in education.

Description

Do you want to learn more about education in Finland and its cornerstones?

For several years, there has been great interest towards Finnish education. Teachers, principals and other education experts from many countries have been intrigued about Finland’s excellent learning results in international learning comparisons, such as PISA. Not only has Finland managed to combine top learning results with a stress-free and child-centered approach, but Finland has also provided this quality education to all children equally.

The success of the Finnish education system has raised interest around the world. Many teachers, principals and education planners would like to know how this world-famous education system is implemented in practice. What do the Finns actually do to achieve such excellent learning results?

Education in Finland is the result of research-based pedagogy and innovative approach to teaching and learning. This combination supports the creation of excellent curricula and first-rate learning environments and processes.

This course gives participants an overview of Finnish education and its key characteristics. It explains the founding principles of one of the most successful education systems in the world and what they mean is practice, such as equality, trust, and learning for life. Learn more about the foundations of excellent learning results!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who is interested in education: teachers, principals, students, parents etc.